Too Many Gamers

[GarryTheDigger]

In recent years there has been an uprise in gaming channels and everywhere you look on youtube it's all gaming videos. Originality kind of died out. Don't get me wrong there's nothing wrong with a good game and I'm not necessarily saying these videos are bad but there's just too many of them that nothing new is being brought to the table. It seems people just do it cause it's the easiest way to make videos. Just talk crap while playing a video game and let that sweet adsense money flow in. It's hard to discover anyone new who isn't a gaming video creator. What's your opinion on this?

 

[jeremy skinner]

You're right. People want constant content so channels who do more complicated stuff like music or skits lose out because they can only post say once a week TOPS. Gaming channels can post every day if they want to. Personally, I agree with you fully, even though I'm hypocritical. I love gaming and Im really passionate about making videos so it is natural to me to make those videos... though I do want to start making more videos about music.... It's just exponentially harder to make GOOD music AND a unique music video AND Film it And edit the 30 takes you took. Gaming is typically 1-3 takes for Post commentated and live coms and lets plays and funny moments usually are 1 take. Viewers don't understand that. Most people think it only takes an hour to make a video skit or music video from scratch... Look at animation channels who post in seasons like the BattleField Friends Series. i bet each 3 minute video took a month to make.. people think it just happens, when really it is A TON of meticulous work. Gaming is simply the easier road (Not easy but easier) to please viewers.

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[Jdlikefood]

I agree. There are a lot of them. But it's nothing anyone can really control. A lot of people have discovered that there is money to be made there, so everyone is going to try making money, by playing video games.

 

[OnlyUltimate]

It's a good thing, not for us creators but for the audience. It means that there is a lot of competition, so that means to get noticed and to be successful you're going to have to create better content otherwise you'll die out.

 

[jeremy skinner]

It's a good thing, not for us creators but for the audience. It means that there is a lot of competition, so that means to get noticed and to be successful you're going to have to create better content otherwise you'll die out.

It makes every sub rewarding too. All 171 of mine were hard fought with blood sweat and tears

 

[UnstoppableFrost]

In recent years there has been an uprise in gaming channels and everywhere you look on youtube it's all gaming videos. Originality kind of died out. Don't get me wrong there's nothing wrong with a good game and I'm not necessarily saying these videos are bad but there's just too many of them that nothing new is being brought to the table. It seems people just do it cause it's the easiest way to make videos. Just talk crap while playing a video game and let that sweet adsense money flow in. It's hard to discover anyone new who isn't a gaming video creator. What's your opinion on this?

It's actually pretty good for the people that don't do gaming because when people see the content that isn't gaming, they're going to click on it because it's different from what they normally see, and a lot of people aren't really getting "that sweet adsense money" because they just want to record games they play to enjoy them even more so i don't really see a problem for the non gamers here. Another thing is that by us gaming channels producing a lot of gaming videos, it just basically makes you non gamers stand out even more to viewers.

 

[Goped Fred]

I honestly feel like that could be relatable to any channel on YouTube anymore. In our day and age, there's almost nothing that hasn't already been done at least once. Unique musicians are a dime a dozen, there are plenty of Vlog channels out there, make up channels galore, etc. That's a question all of us can ask. What so we bring to the table that's truly unique? I myself am a gaming channel, yes, but I don't do it to follow the crowd. I do it because it's what I enjoy.

 

[jeremy skinner]

I honestly feel like that could be relatable to any channel on YouTube anymore. In our day and age, there's almost nothing that hasn't already been done at least once. Unique musicians are a dime a dozen, there are plenty of Vlog channels out there, make up channels galore, etc. That's a question all of us can ask. What so we bring to the table that's truly unique? I myself am a gaming channel, yes, but I don't do it to follow the crowd. I do it because it's what I enjoy.

I like how you put it. I like to think Im putting a twist by playing some lesser known games along with my favorites as well as sprinkling some music here and there to add even more variety.

 

[Koala_Steamed]

There are definitely a lot of gaming channels, but if that what you enjoy doing and you aren't in it for the money or views then it's still perfectly fine to do gaming and lets plays. Just as long as you realize how tough the competition is

 

[Gods of Odds]

That's exactly why i'm going to be doing a lore series.

 

[Goped Fred]

I like how you put it. I like to think Im putting a twist by playing some lesser known games along with my favorites as well as sprinkling some music here and there to add even more variety.

As long as you don't follow the same routine as everyone else, people will take notice. It's all about being unique

 

[Fourth Wall Games]

I completely disagree that there being loads of gaming channels makes it hard for others who don't do gaming to get discovered.

Gamers go into the gaming category. If I was looking for a vlogger I wouldn't be looking there, I would be looking in the entertainemnt or people & blogs. If I wanted sport I would look in sport and so forth.

Gaming really is not overshadowing the other art forms.

Gaming is so popular because it is accessible, it's the largest entertainment business in the world and is still growing. It is only just becoming socially acceptable and so more and more people who hid their love for it are coming out.

While some do it for the views and money, those are the people who remain small, those who grow show love and excitement in their videos and the money is just a bonus.